Course Reviews
Investing in your canine companion’s education is essential for fostering a strong and harmonious bond. Our review page provides analyses from dog lovers just like you who have enrolled in our dog training courses. Take a look at what others have to say.
Great refresher
I am expecting a new puppy next week from my wonderful breeder Veronica Matthews @ RoVer Barbets. She will be 9 weeks old. It has been 8 yrs since I went through puppy-dom the last time so this was a great refresher loaded with awesome tips! I am sure I will be going back over her modules again and again as I move forward. Thank you Robin for your insights and Veronica for recommending your course!!
Puppy Preschool
This course was quite detailed and covered every topic imaginable to feeling with a new puppy. Being able to go back over the videos is an added bonus. The last dog I had in puppy Preschool with Robin this virtual course was not an option. In person was good but I like the option of reviewing the videos.
Fantastic course!
This is probably one of the best puppy training courses I’ve seen. I wish you lived in my area so I could continue the education in person! Thank you for putting together such easy to follow, bite-size videos. I will be watching them again and again as long as I have access. Outstanding!
Puppy Pre-School Review
Robin shared a lot of great information in a clear and concise manner. We have had several dogs, Sofia is our 3rd Puppy. While we initially viewed doing this as a refresher we did learn a few new techniques and we are grateful to Robin for putting together such a good series of training videos.
Course review
Our breeder highly recommended Robin’s course and it did not disappoint. After not having a puppy for seven years the course is full of tips and how to handle every situation calmly but firmly. The instructions are easy to follow and Robin is very approachable for any issues that may arise.
Robin is so educational
I always learn so much from watching Robin’s videos. She does a great job showing the information in a live clips that help me see what exactly is going on. I really liked the puppy playing videos. I love these courses!
Great Course!
My breeder recommended this course. We did the course (including my 10 year old daughter) before the puppy arrived and it was great. The whole family felt prepared for the arrival of our new puppy!
Great training of some really key topics
Robin, Renee Lamoureux recommended your training for our golden retriever puppy Olive. Renee helped me train my last three dogs on remote collars. I have had dogs since I was a little girl but I definitely learned some new things through your training courses. Olive is now 16 weeks old and I will be continuing my training with Renee. However I truly feel that Olive is in a good starting place to be successful in the next steps of training.… Read more “Great training of some really key topics”
The best possible start to a new relationship!
Robin’s puppy course is just what the puppy ordered! The content is broken into treat-sized video chunks allowing for easy learning. Her communication style is clear and concise making it easy to understand and implement strategies for the quickest outcome to a great start on building a healthy relationship with our new addition.
Excellent course don’t hesitate
Robin is an amazing teacher of both dogs and people, she has a way of making her methods easily understood. If you have just got a new puppy don’t hesitate this course is packed with very good information which will make living with your new puppy so much easier.
Fantastic Refresher!
My breeder strongly recommended this puppy preschool program. It was a fantastic refresher and even a great refresher for my 10yr old pup. I reviewed this course prior to picking up my pup so I would have the tools I needed ahead of time. Highly recommend it, loved Robin and her wise techniques!
Now I understand!
The way Robin calmly and professionally connects the dogs behaviour to the root cause and alway provides more than one option to train your pet is so helpful for a first time as well as an experienced owner. Thank you for this Robin!
18 month follow-up
Ranger is now 2 years old. He is a field lab. Because of your methods requiring low energy collar levels he has all of his energy, personality and enthusiasm but it is under good control. He recently had an increase in his mental maturity that has also helped us progress towards more advanced work. I had been against using an e-collar until watching your videos but I was worried about his safety as his recall in the field was not… Read more “18 month follow-up”
I wish I had found this so much sooner!
Hi there, just wanted to send a quick line to thank you for helping me be more successful with my dogs! I bought your 5 DVD set and was immediately drawn in by how simple you made the process of introducing and using the ecollar and was blown away by how easily my dogs took to it and how big of a difference the training has made from day one of doing it. I have two Aussie cattle dogs who… Read more “I wish I had found this so much sooner!”
Absolutely Outstanding Introduction to Ecollar Training
Just finished up the video series Ecollar: Basic Obedience. I own a very high energy Epagneul Brittany. As a result of this video training, our dog is more calm, more attentive to us. We have tried every collar, leash, harness, and multiple trainers. We have had the most success training our dog following the lessons in this video series. Robin’s approach to Ecollar training make it easy to understand and apply. One of the great benefits of this program is… Read more “Absolutely Outstanding Introduction to Ecollar Training”
The Real Deal!
Robin’s E collar: Beyond the Basics Virtual Course was awesome! Those 6 weeks of learning from Robin was such a positive & rewarding investment for my future! I have followed Robin for years on social media and I have also invested in other on-line courses she offers. Robin is the real deal! Her way of teaching and guiding you through her training techniques are simply the best. If you have been wanting to learn how an Ecollar works and how… Read more “The Real Deal!”
Game changer for our over-aroused pup
The training in these videos along with using the eCollar as instructed literally saved our relationship with our dog. We were dealing with a significant over-arousal issue with our 6mo Bernedoodle pup who was pulling severely, jumping on people, lunging at cars, chasing leaves, and a long list of behaviors making walks or greetings impossible with typical puppy training. Her underlying issue was extreme cortisol levels from allowing herself to become over excited that would make her unable to process… Read more “Game changer for our over-aroused pup”
A humane approach to ecollar training
I just finished your 5 DVD series on e-collar training and wanted to say thank you. I have a 5 month old lab who has been quick to learn but has recently become more independent minded while in the field and I’ve been worried about his safety for that reason. I was very reluctant to get an e-collar as I remember the ones from 50 years ago that my family had which were only used in a negative way to… Read more “A humane approach to ecollar training”
Great resource!
I was hesitant to purchase this since it is a virtual course, however after realizing it was the same cost as one private lesson, I decided to give it a shot. It was well worth the money! If you’re like me, and a little hesitant to use an e-collar because you’re not sure if you’ll be doing it right, this course will be very valuable. I like things to be instructed in a step-wise fashion and Robin does that in… Read more “Great resource!”
Gives you confidence
I loved this 7 week course, being able to send in videos for Robin to review and give feedback on your handling was invaluable. My dog and I have done some e collar training before this course but I was always a little unconfident in my use, now after taking this course I am much more confident in how I’ve been using the collar to help provide feedback to my dog.
Loved the Structure
I’ve done quite a bit of continuing education in the last 9 years, both online and in person. And while the material of the class was great, the part that stood out to me most was the structure. I really liked how Robin allowed us to submit videos to receive feedback (which was excellent) but did not feel the need to show every single video of every single person during the live class. Robin’s choice to select a few videos… Read more “Loved the Structure”
Class format and information
Robin definitely presents and understands and I would consider by far a leader in remote collars. Being a trainer of many years and using Remote Collar for my clients as well as my own dogs. She presents it to make us think outside the box. Look at all angles. I always say us trainers must have big tool boxes. I always thought I have to make it as simple as I can for my clients to understand. Robin taught us… Read more “Class format and information”
Simply the Best!!!
All of us who have dogs, whether we own them or are owned by them, understand the value of good training. (I also think we all know that it isn’t the dog who gets trained, it is the owner/handler.) I’ve invested lots time and energy in my 6-year-old red heeler, and I can honestly say that taking this course was worth more than all the others courses we’ve taken. Beyond the Basics for E collar training implies that the course… Read more “Simply the Best!!!”
Time and money well spent!
Robin. I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say thank you very much for our recent class. I learned so much more than just the E collar and it’s really benefited my relationship with Bodhi. Learning more about behavior and drive has really helped me understand him that much more and helps me to manage him that much more. I really feel over the course of the two months that our relationship has improved, my handling has… Read more “Time and money well spent!”
Beyond the Basics is exceptional!
With this course, we learned more about our dog and how to deal with his behavior than all other obedience courses we have taken combined. The dog personality profile was a huge eye opener for us. Learning about his personality helped us to understand why River reacted to certain situations the way he did and therefore helped us to understand what we needed to do to modify those behaviors instead of feeling so frustrated by them. The personalized attention you… Read more “Beyond the Basics is exceptional!”
A Terrific Course
Great course with a terrific facilitator. The program is a more in depth study of how the nuances of the ecollar, our body language, rewards, activity, diet, and the dog’s personality all work in tandem. Robin delivers instruction that appeals to multiple learning styles, and offers platforms where participants can interact and learn from each other. She is very attentive to her students, and extremely supportive throughout the course. I highly recommend to trainers and pet dog owners alike.
Exceeded Expectations
This course helped me so much gain confidence in my training. I have taken other courses before & some really lacked clarity and created more confusion for me. This course was clear & to the point which I desperately needed. I now have not only a better understanding of proper e-collar use, but I feel I am a better all around dog trainer & coach for my clients. Robin is super helpful, and you can tell she genuinely cares about… Read more “Exceeded Expectations”
Like having Robin as your personal one on one dog trainer
Taking this course is like having Robin as your personal one on one dog trainer. Each week you are assigned modules to view where Robin shares her immense knowledge of dogs and training topics. Participants are encouraged to share videos of their training for Robin to view. You then receive personal recommendations on what you are doing well as well as things you can add or change to increase the outcome you are looking to achieve. During the weekly zoom… Read more “Like having Robin as your personal one on one dog trainer”